Keisuke Oka Lecture + Exhibit

Keisuke Oka is a well-known architect born and raised in Chikugo, Japan. Within the art and architecture cultures of Japan, he is recognized as an edgy architect with a distinct philosophy. Using locally sourced materials and concrete mixed with less water to increase durability, Oka's creations are often imprinted with plants and other objects- a trademark of his famous designs. He will exhibit his work in the Rouse Gallery and give a lecture on Wednesday, November 28 at 6 p.m. in the Stuckeman Jury Space.

In the heart of The Mita district of Tokyo’s Minato Ward is one of Oka’s most notable works, the Arimaston Building. Since 2005, with only hand-sketched drawings, he has been crafting and overseeing every aspect of Arimaston’s construction including gathering the materials, erecting scaffolding, and mixing his signature concrete. The site attracts a daily stream of visitors who come from many different parts of Japan to study his process.

Contact Information

H. Campbell and Eleanor R. Stuckeman School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture The Pennsylvania State University 121 Stuckeman Family Building University Park, PA 16802 814-865-6112 | 814-863-8137 (fax)jlf47@psu.edu